QR Codes
The Buddy System: Why Google is Finally Killing SMS Authentication
Like the Buddy System in The Simpsons, SMS authentication was only foolproof if everything went right. But when both “buddies” could be compromised at the same time, the entire system was doomed ...
iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals
In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code ...
Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning
In this episode, we explore the recent Okta breach where hackers obtained sensitive customer data via unauthorized access to the Okta support system. Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a ...
Phishing Scam Uses QR Codes in Attacks on Energy, Other Sectors
A months-long phishing campaign that uses QR codes to bypass security controls is aimed at stealing Microsoft account credentials of victims at targeted companies in a range of industries, with one major ...
The Rise of QR Codes Spurs Rise in ‘Fresh Phish’
Miscreants have ramped up their use of QR codes to phish for credentials, according to INKY threat researchers ...
QR Codes and CAPTCHA Tests: New Scams in a Digital Age
When you think about a scam, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think about receiving a poorly drafted email saying […] ...
Norton 360 Cryptominer, Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters, Facebook Account Deactivation
Norton 360, a popular antivirus product, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers, some cities in Texas have been hit with a phishing scam designed to get users to ...
